Health & Science
Instead, the state is focusing on providing personal protective equipment to nursing homes, which have been hard hit by the pandemic.
4 years ago
World leaders pledge $8B to fight COVID-19; US skips meeting
As the pledge conference took place, senior Trump administration officials repeatedly called the U.S. the leader in the fight against COVID-19.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Murphy praises flexibility from DC, AG asks for tips on misconduct
New Jersey is now soliciting anonymous tips about misconduct at long-term care facilities, both before the pandemic began and once it started.
4 years ago
Philly Whole Foods criticized for lack of transparency after worker got COVID-19
For companies, there’s a balancing act between communicating accurate, vetted information and keeping workers in the loop about the evolving health risks of the job.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware announces first steps to reopen
Starting Friday, small retailers will be allowed to open for curbside pick up. It’s the first step Delaware has taken to relax the rules put in place in mid-March.
4 years ago
“Reopen?” said one Amazon fulfillment center employee. “We never closed. Plain truth: No one cares about us.”
4 years ago
White House rejects government report projecting rising coronavirus death toll
The Trump administration on Monday pushed back against an internal government report that predicts the daily coronavirus death toll could nearly double in the U.S. by June.
4 years ago
Einstein patients crowdfund to save hospital as COVID-19 takes ‘devastating’ toll
Einstein is struggling to survive a pandemic that has ripped through the North Philadelphia community it serves. Its patients are stepping up to save it.
4 years ago
Philly spends $5 million on coronavirus surge hospital that admitted 14 patients
Not eligible for insurance, the city hopes to be reimbursed by the feds for the Liacouras Center overflow site.
4 years ago
‘MindPHL Together’: Philadelphia launches campaign to connect public with mental health resources
The city wants Philadelphians to know they are not alone — particularly amid increased uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
University president Dennis Assanis says officials ‘are exhausting all possibilities to protect our workforce.’
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Relief coming for Pa. gig workers and freelancers
Pennsylvania’s unemployment system for gig workers and those who are self-employed is expected to be fully operational by the end of this week.
4 years ago
DHS report claims China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, intelligence documents show.
4 years ago
The importance of finding joy during our coronavirus quarantine
Psychologists find that “guilty pleasures” may be valuable in fighting the feelings of loneliness our current isolation-at-home can bring.
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